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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-08-29
CONTENTS
[01] PM briefed on OA, OSE restructuring
[01] PM briefed on OA, OSE restructuring
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis was briefed on Friday by Transport
and Communications Minister Costis Hatzidakis over several
ministry-related issues, particularly on restructuring of
loss-making Hellenic Railways (OSE) and debt-ridden Olympic Airways
(OA), both state-run enterprises.
Afterwards, in statements to reporters, Hatzidakis merely reiterated
that the Greek government, in consultation with the European
Commission, aims to provide a long-term solution to OA by attracting
reliable investors.
Hatzidakis, a former Euro-MP who had tabled several questions
regarding OA during previous PASOK governments, said the goal is an
airline "without the debt and burdens of the past, which however,
will retain the name and emblem of the company, with safeguards for
the employees".
He added that an end-of-the-year timeframe is still valid for
creating a "clean and viable Olympic Airways".
Additionally, the minister said he discussed the issue of upgrading
various regional airports around the country, with specific
announcements to be made next week.
Finally, Hatzidakis said he briefed the premier on a timetable for
restructuring OSE and the post office's overnight delivery unit.
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